England's decision to name an unchanged XI for the third Test against the West Indies is a sign things have shifted since last summer's Ashes
England's decision to name an unchanged XI for the third Test against the West Indies is a sign things have shifted since last summer's Ashesof the match, England completed a rollicking run chase of 378 with seven wickets to spare having gone along at 4.93 runs per over.
“We still obviously like to apply as much pressure as we can even if the bowling conditions are in the opposition’s favour. “West Indies threw everything at us in that hour and a half to two hours, but Brooky and Rooty were never letting an easy opportunity bring West Indies back into the game that night.
Whether or not he would be braver in the future at a venue that isn’t as fast scoring remains to be seen. Speaking ahead of the third and final Test in Birmingham, England’s captain did not shy away from questions about Wood’s chances of hitting three figures after he clocked 97.1mph in Nottingham in a match that also saw the Durham quick break Windies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair’s arm with one delivery.
“I don’t know if he’s actually too bothered about it. One day everything might click or the speed gun might be wrong. Who knows?
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